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A new study suggests that cell phone use isn’t just a problem among young drivers; a sizable proportion of older drivers also engage in this risky habit. Distracted driving is often seen as a habit that is widespread among young people and especially risky for these novice drivers. As a result, distracted driving laws and safety campaigns often primarily target…

A variety of physical and mental factors can affect an older person’s ability to drive safely. Many elderly people are involved in fatal accidents each day. It’s understandable that an older driver may not want to give up the keys and restrict his or her independence. However, statistics have shown that as people age, there is an increased chance of…

The trucking industry is headed to court to seek review of the new hours-of-service regulation which addressed truck safety on national roads and I-285 in Atlanta. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enacted the changes in an effort to reduce trucking accidents by requiring additional rest breaks and fewer driving hours each week. The new rule was designed to…

Now that the NFL lockout is over, football fans across the nation are excited for the upcoming season. One of the last issues to be resolved was the ability for players to file workers’ compensation claims in states where their team is not based. This was a particularly thorny issue that owners did not want to concede. Because of the…

The U.S. DOT has proposed major changes for the NHTSA’s vehicle safety rating system to cut down on collisions and improve vehicle safety. Despite safety features and regulations, numerous people in Georgia, and throughout the U.S., continue to be injured and killed in motor vehicle accidents. In fact, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in Georgia reports that more than…

Greg Land , Daily Report The parents of a teenager who created a Facebook page purporting to show a classmate making profane and racist comments can be held liable for defamation because they allowed the page to remain online for nearly a year after it was discovered, Georgia appeals judges have ruled. The Oct. 10 decision clears the way for…

The cellphone is an important part of American life. With the advent of iphones and Android devices the cell is no longer limited to talk, but has become a personal computer in many regards. Almost 30 percent of Americans now solely use cellphones and no longer use landlines. But with the ubiquitous nature of the cellphone comes the risk of…

A bell rings, and a dog salivates. In eager expectation of a meal, its ears perk up, its eyes roam. In a well-known experiment Russian psychologist Ivan Pavlov rang a bell before his dogs were about to be served a meal for several days. Later, when the bell was rung, the dogs began to involuntarily salivate even in the absence…

The holiday shopping season is almost in full swing. Many retailers across the nation and in Georgia will open at midnight this Thanksgiving, pushing black Friday sales even earlier. Crowds of people often descend on retailers to take advantage of the early door buster sales. During this busy time shoppers should be aware of the potential for slip-and-fall accidents that…